News | 20 Mar, 2024
PANORAMA launches revamped web platform to amplify solutions for a Healthier Planet
The PANORAMA initiative proudly unveils its revamped web platform, designed to foster streamlined knowledge discovery, enhance inclusivity, and deepen peer connectivity. The relaunch supports the initiative’s mission to document and promote replicable solutions across diverse…
News | 27 Nov, 2023
New report on High Seas Biodiversity Treaty gives accessible at-a-glance introduction
This introductory report's target audience is professionals from governments, civil society, private sector, and other stakeholders who know multilateral processes and treaties but are not high seas “BBNJ (biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction) experts”. The report is more digestible than…
Story | 02 Mar, 2023
A conversation with Rosa Garcia Piñero, President of Alcoa Foundation, to understand the goals of the partnership
Story | 24 Feb, 2021
For renewable energy projects, location is key to protect biodiversity - IUCN guidelines
Gland, Switzerland, 24 February 2021 (IUCN) – By planning solar and wind renewable energy projects in areas with a lower conservation priority, project developers can avoid the most severe potential negative impacts on biodiversity, according to…
Story | 03 Feb, 2021
IUCN CEESP Virtual Dialogues to #BuildBackBetter
Faced with the deteriorating situation of environmental human rights defenders during the pandemic, how can the conservation community respond more effectively? Specifically, how can the IUCN Secretariat, membership networks and partner…
Story | 21 Feb, 2018
Focus on reducing consumption of plastic, not just recycling, IUCN argues at EU debate
IUCN took part in a debate on 20 February on plastics and their role within a circular economy. Participants agreed that the EU Plastics Strategy is a step in the right direction as regards tackling the problems associated with plastic but for IUCN there needs to be…
Story | 21 Jun, 2016
For its 10th anniversary, the European Development Days welcomed over 6000 participants from over 140 countries. Over two days, from 15 to 16 June 2016, the European Commission’s EDDs brings the development community together to share ideas and experiences, to inspire, to build new partnerships…
Story | 22 Mar, 2016
World Water Day - Blog: 'Why investing in natural water infrastructure will pay off'
By Renat Heuberger, CEO of the South Pole Group, and Mark Smith, Director of the IUCN Global Water Programme. Why did a group of bankers and fund managers spend an afternoon in a Zurich café talking about nature? For opportunity and innovation
Artículo | 22 Mar, 2016
Blog Día Mundial del Agua: Por qué es buen negocio invertir en infraestructura hídrica natural
Blog de Renat Heuberger, Director General del Grupo South Pole, y Mark Smith, Director del Programa Mundial de Agua de la UICN. ¿Por qué un grupo de banqueros y gestores de fondos pasó toda una tarde en un café de Zúrich hablado de la naturaleza? Por las oportunidades y la innovación.
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Article | 22 Mar, 2016
Ecrit par Renat Heuberger, PDG du groupe South Pole, et de Mark Smith, directeur du Programme mondial de l’eau de l’UICN. Pourquoi un groupe de banquiers et de gestionnaires de fonds s’est-il réuni un après-midi à Zurich dans un café pour parler de la nature? Pour parler d’…